• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Nature World Today

Nature World Today

Nature's Best Site

  • Top Stories
  • Environment
  • Science
  • Climate
  • Animals
  • Biology
  • Energy
  • Physics
  • Health

Scientists Discover 100 New Species In the Rariphotic Zone Off the Coast of Bermuda

August 2, 2023 by Jesse Olson

Scientists have discovered a new ocean zone located off the coast of Bermuda that is harboring more than 100 new species. Researchers discovered the new zone during a research mission to Bermuda undertaken by Nekton—the British charity for Ocean Exploration, report India Sturgis and Sarah Knapton for The Telegraph.

Because the waters of Bermuda are well-studied, the team of scientists from Oxford University weren’t expecting to find the wealth of diverse new species that they did. According to The Telegraph, the team discovered an algal forest on the summit of an underwater mountain harboring gardens of “twisted wire corals and sea fans, communities of sea urchins, green moray eels, yellow hermit crabs, [and] small pink and yellow fish …”

The research team clocked hundreds of hours surveying the Rariphotic Zone making use of submersibles and remotely operated vehicles capable of reaching depths of 6,500 feet. Tiny crustaceans, black wire coral reaching up to two meters, and dozens of algae were among the new species cataloged during the survey. As Professor Rogers puts it, there is far more ocean to explore, so the group is planning a mission to the Indian Ocean later this year. 

Editorial content

Filed Under: Science

Primary Sidebar

More to See

48 Interesting Bits of Trivia to Impress Your Friends With

November 14, 2024 By Sarah Barber

50 Times People Spotted Something Unique and Had to Share It Online

November 11, 2024 By Sarah Barber

48 Characters Found in Pop Culture That Are Based on Real People

October 22, 2024 By Sarah Barber

58 Times Expectations Exceeded Reality in the Best Way

October 22, 2024 By Sarah Barber

30 Logo Designs That Should Never Have Made It Out of the Brainstorming Session

October 22, 2024 By Sarah Barber

52 Weird Things People Found When Thrift Shopping

October 22, 2024 By Sarah Barber

Footer

About Us

Founded in 2018, At Nature World Today our goal is to enrich and brighten up your day with interesting stories, amusing photos, and viral topics. If you’re looking to take a break from everyday routine, you’ve reached the right place!

Send tips to [email protected]. Comments and feedback can be sent to [email protected].

  • Terms of Service
  • natureworldtoday.com Privacy Notice
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Search

Copyright © 2025 · natureworldtoday.com